Learn and Practice Teach Like a Champion Techniques.
With brief online modules and precise practice methods, you can bridge the gap between seeing a technique and using it confidently in your classroom.
Adapted modules for remote instruction
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With short, digestible online modules and carefully crafted practice methods, you can bridge the gap between seeing a technique and being able to use it confidently and consistently in your classroom.
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15 Minute Modules
Designed for busy teachers, each 15-minute module follows a proven four step-approach.
Step Into a Classroom
Observe the technique in action with teachers and students.
Study the Technique
Analyze additional footage to learn how to execute the technique.
Practice
Observe a TLAC Member modeling the technique, then script and record your practice to gain confidence.
Review and Share
Review your practice and share with others for feedback.
Improve Your Craft Anywhere, Anytime
Founded by Doug Lemov, Teach Like a Champion is part of Uncommon Schools' commitment to share teaching insights that enable all students to achieve at high levels. TLAC Online provides a flexible, accessible and proven way to access and learn effective teaching techniques.
TLAC Online currently has 34 modules
covering 15 techniques
in 2 categories:
Building Strong Classroom Culture
- What To Do
- Radar
- Least Invasive Intervention
- Strong Voice
- Positive Framing
- Systems and Routines
- Remote Teaching: Building Culture
Engaging Academics
- Cold Call
- Show Call
- Double Plan
- Plan For Error
- Art of the Sentence
- Exit Tickets
- Stretch It
- Remote Teaching: Engaging Academics
Resources to help managers and coaches get started:
TLAC Online Quick Start Guide
Follow these step-by-step directions to get your team using the platform.
Download PDFTLAC Online + Get Better Faster
Use this at-a-glance guide to align observations within the Get Better Faster framework to TLAC Online modules.
Download PDFTry a Free Module Now
Positive Cold Call Culture
Invest students in Cold Call by ensuring that it is warm, regular, and universal.
Everybody Writes: Using the Chat
Use the chat to drive active engagement and surface ideas from all students.
Adapted for remote instruction
Join thousands of teachers who have benefited from the modules.
See what other people are saying about TLAC Online.
Jennifer Baxi
Senior Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Uncommon Schools
Jennifer Baxi
Senior Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Uncommon Schools
The Teach Like a Champion Online Modules are easy to follow, and incredibly impactful if you are looking to build your capacity as an effective teacher. If your desire is to grow into an effective teacher, you will most certainly get better faster through your use of these modules.
LaKenya Sharpe
Principal of Collins Academy High School, Chicago Public Schools
LaKenya Sharpe
Principal of Collins Academy High School, Chicago Public Schools
TLAC Online's concise and targeted modules with their clear criteria for success have become key levers for improving teacher practice at my school.
Brent Maddin
Executive Director of Educator Workforce Initiatives at Arizona State University
Brent Maddin
Executive Director of Educator Workforce Initiatives at Arizona State University
There is no need for long professional developments that no one is going to complete. In 15 minutes, this will make you better in your classroom tomorrow. An elegant 15 minutes. Voila!
Nyree Addison
Associate Director of Recruitment at Uncommon Schools
Nyree Addison
Associate Director of Recruitment at Uncommon Schools
I was excited to pilot the TLAC Online modules as a part of our interview process. It provides candidates with the support they need to put their best selves forward in an interview. As a recruiter, TLAC Online allows me to feel confident that I’m recommending the strongest candidates for our teaching roles thanks to the added layer of TLAC practice under their belt.
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